IPL 2023 auction news
Chopra also questioned the PBKS for not selecting their full quota of overseas players.
Sam Curran, an all-rounder for England, was certainly the standout purchase made by the Punjab franchise in the mini-auction and was obtained for a record-breaking INR 18.50 Cr.
Stokes, who represented the Rising Pune Supergiant with Dhoni a few years ago, played in the middle-order for England during their T20 World Cup-winning campaign.
Gujarat Titans rewarded Mavi’s IPL and domestic experience as he raked in INR 6 crores to become the most expensive uncapped Indian player on Friday.
In this collection of photos, we will take you through top 5 surprising picks from IPL 2023 auction.
In this collection of photos, we will take you through the top 5 players who remained unsold in IPL 2023 Auction.
The young Aussie all-rounder caused a heavy bidding war between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals (DC). Things ended with five-time champions prevailing and picking up Green.
Ex-Australian opener Simon Katich thinks SRH have made great buys in getting the services of Brook and India opener Mayank Agarwal, who was Punjab Kings skipper in IPL 2022.
Hyderabad also made a huge buy in young England batter Harry Brook, who made his T20I debut against West Indies earlier this year.
Bid for Nicholas Pooran crossed 4 crore in a quick manner. Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals were in a heated contest for him.
Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous seasons and Shakib Al Hasan who represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad remained unsold in the IPL 2023 auction at Kochi on Friday. Along with these two England Test captain Joe Root and South Africa's T20 specialist, Rilee Rossouw was also not picked by any of the 10 franchise. Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis also failed to find any buyer.
Mayank Agarwal was also bought by SRH for Rs 8.25 crore.
On the other hand, the Sri Lankan players will come from April 8, which means a team like Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to do without their key bowler Wanindu Hasaranga for the first few games as IPL 2023 is expected to kick off on April 1.
The two-time IPL winners, KKR have a budget of INR 7.05 crore -- the smallest among all ten teams in the IPL 2023 Auction.
Prior to the upcoming tournament, Punjab's captain and coaching staff have been changed. Mayank Agarwal, who led the team in the tournament's 2022 iteration, has been let go.
Kumble also feels that Mumbai roping in Zimbabwe's off-spin all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who was one of the standout performers in the Men's T20 World Cup, could be an option for them as he can add depth to the batting line-up as well.
Going into the auction, Hyderabad have the most money in their purse amongst all ten IPL teams, at INR 42.25 crores.
Rashid had just one appearance for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021.
In this collection of photos, we will take you through the top 5 teams who will go all guns blazing in to buy Australian all-rounder Cameron Green in IPL 2023 auction.
Pujara recorded the fastest century of his Test cricket career in just 130 balls.
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